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Brendan Shanahan is one of the best left wings in N.H.L. history, second on the career scoring list. But despite three Stanley Cup wins and an Olympic gold medal, he was passed over by the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Joe Sakic, the longtime Colorado Avalanche captain, broke down during a speech to announce his retirement, as a room packed with family, friends and teammates — even the governor of the state — looked on.

July 10, 2009, Friday

Patience paid off for the Colorado Avalanche, who signed their 39-year-old captain, Joe Sakic, to a one-year, $6 million contract after he decided to play a 20th season in the N.H.L. Sakic missed 38 games last season after having a hernia operation.

August 28, 2008, Thursday

Joe Sakic, the Avalanche captain, signed a one-year deal yesterday to stay in Colorado. Sakic, who has played all 17 seasons with the Avalanche franchise, will turn 37 next month. He said that he thought a one-year contract extension was fair to both...